East Spittal Farm - Lot 2

Kingsford, Stewarton, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 5JS

Offers Over £80,000

24.71 acres

  • Lot 2: Land at East Spittal about 24.71 acres.
  • Stewarton 2.5 miles.
  • Glasgow 18.2 miles.
  • FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN THREE LOTS.

Lot 2: Approximately 24.71 Ac (10.00 Ha) of bare land.East Spittal comprises a former dairy farm located in an accessible part of East Ayrshire within easy commuting distance of Glasgow. The farm sits 2.5 miles northeast of Stewarton and some 7 miles north of Kilmarnock and is located directly off the B769 Stewarton Road.The local town of Stewarton has primary and secondary schooling, two supermarkets, independent shops and cafes, a sports centre and railway station with regular connections to Glasgow. Private schooling at Belmont and Hutchesons (Glasgow) and Wellington (Ayr) are within easy travelling distance. Glasgow and Prestwick Airports are both 22 and 18 miles respectively. Ayrshire is renowned for its many golf courses including the world-famous facilities at Turnberry (37 miles), Royal Troon (19 miles) and Prestwick (19 miles). There is a popular racecourse in Ayr and excellent yachting facilities at the marinas in Troon, Ardrossan and Largs. The area offers excellent equestrian facilities including the Morris Equestrian Centre (5.8 miles).East Spittal was formerly a dairy farm and comprises a traditional four bedroom farmhouse, former traditional steading and approximately 15.54 Ha (38.40 Ac) of permanent pasture. The grazing land is located to the south of the B769 in a succinct block. East Spittal offers a diverse possibility of future uses from small scale farming to equestrian and other business interests (subject to obtaining any necessary consents).METHOD OF SALEEast Spittal is offered for sale as a whole or in the following lots:Lot 1: Farmhouse and buildings in approximately 1.45 Ac (0.59 Ha).Lot 2: Approximately 24.71 Ac (10.00 Ha) of bare land.Lot 3: Approximately 13.69 Ac (5.54 Ha) of bare land.Please note that Lots 2 and 3 will not be sold prior to the sale of Lot 1.Lot 2: Land at East Spittal (about 24.71 acres)The land at East Spittal extends in total to about 10.00 Ha (24.71 Ac). The majority of the land is of a ploughable nature and is a mixture of Grades 4(1) and 5(1) as per the James Hutton Soil Classification Map. The land is currently in permanent pasture and rises from 146m to 167m above sea level. The Annick water crosses through which provides a natural water source to the land although there is a steep embankment in places. The fields are well laid out and of a generous size, easily accommodating modern machinery and most of the fencing is in a stock proof condition having been refenced in recent times.Lot 3: Land at East Spittal (about 13.69 acres)Lot 3 at East Spittal extends in total to about 5.54 Ha (13.69 Ac). The land is currently in rough grazing and is a mixture of Grades 4(1) and 5(1) as per the James Hutton Soil Classification Map. Should Lot 3 be sold separately, the seller will erect a standard stock proof fence prior to the date of entry.IMPORTANT NOTEThe land is rented on an informal seasonal basis but is currently vacant for the winter months. Vacant possession will be made available on completion of the sale.A clawback agreement has been placed on the land that sits directly next to the Kingsford Development (hatched black on the site plan). Further details are available from the selling agent.BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2024No entitlements are available with the land and no subsidy has been claimed historically.